Beyond the frame: Creating solid surfaces with your 3D pen

How to turn 3D pen armatures into solid surfaces? Tips to build large solid projects with ease using a new instant smoothing technique. Great information for artists, STEM teachers, art teachers, homeschooling parents, crafters, and all 3D pen enthusiasts. RELATED VIDEOS: Beyond topography - Make ANY shape with 3d pen (Contour lifting update)    • Beyond topography - Make ANY shape with 3d...   Introduction to Contour Lifting - How to make a cone with a 3D pen    • Introduction to Contour Lifting - How to m...   How to smooth WHILE drawing with a 3d pen – Instant smoothing    • How to smooth WHILE drawing with a 3d pen   TOOLS AND MATERIALS: Spatulas for instant smoothing: https://amzn.to/4l22MmD Magnetic hooks with thread: https://amzn.to/4rI09Zs Threaded rods: https://amzn.to/47cPfTh 3d pen patterns: https://www.etsy.com/shop/3DPenDen 3d pen: https://amzn.to/3I9WVre PLA Filament: OVERTURE PLA: https://amzn.to/3v1LkXl HATCHBOX PLA: https://amzn.to/3JBRWQ5 Working surfaces: 3Dmate Base - Transparent 3D Pen Mat 18 x 12 Inches https://amzn.to/3I4HArQ Plexiglass 12” x 12” Square Panel 1/8” Thick (3mm): https://amzn.to/3H3rvBo KRYLON Matte Finish Spray: https://amzn.to/35c6WWd DISCLAIMER: “Tools and Materials” part of the description above contain affiliate links. My motivation is to share tools and materials that will work for you. I do receive a small commission (at no cost to you) when you click through one the links. Your purchase supports this channel and allows me to continue to make videos like this. Thank you! CONTENTS: 0:00 From 3d grid to solid surface 0:59 Contour lifting 1:17 Simple Z axis tool 2:24 Constructing the network 4:46 Spacer sizes 5:35 Four mountains 6:10 Magnetic Z axis tool 8:19 Assembling complex shapes 10:55 3d terrain network finished 11:04 Traditional vs instant smoothing 13:43 Final smoothing and detailing 14:35 Solid terrain finishing options